Culture Yokota Air Base Friendship Festival 2026 May 16th - May 17th The Yokota Friendship Festival is an annual event that celebrates U.S.-Japan relations and strengthens ties with the local community...
Culture Karuizawa Half Marathon 2026 Sunday - May 17th The resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano is a popular destination for various outdoor recreation pursuits, from cycling to skiing...
Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Mid May Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival, which..
Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2026 May 17th - May 18th Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional ..
Culture Azalea and Rhododendron Fair 2026 Late Apr - Late May Odakyu Hotel de Yama will be hosting their Azalea and Rhododendron Fair from late April to late May. Admission is free, so if you're..
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Mid - Late May The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history spanning..
Culture Nanyo Wine Festival 2026 Saturday - May 23rd Wine lovers will have the chance to sample some of Yamagata's finest vintages at the Nanyo Wine Festival, an annual event that..
Festivals Kyu Shiba Rikyu Night Gathering 2026 May 20th - May 23rd A historic Tokyo garden will take on a new life after dark this spring with a limited-time light-up event that blends art, history,..